Frequently Asked Questions
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Once we have talked or email but before we meet, I'll send you a letter of engagement and terms of engagement setting out what I'll be doing for you, roughly what it'll cost, and how we'll keep in touch along the way.
I'll also send through a client intake form — if you haven't managed to fill it in before we meet, we can sort it out together when you come in.
I try to keep my language clear and jargon-free — if something needs explaining twice, I'll explain it twice. You're welcome to call or email with questions as things progress; there's no such thing as a silly question.
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Yes — my time is charged at the same hourly rate as the rest of my work ($300 + GST). There's no free initial consultation, but you'll always know where you stand before we start, and I'm happy to give you a rough idea of cost when we first speak.
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Yes, phone and video appointments are available by arrangement — handy if you're not in Dunedin, or a trip into town just isn't practical. There are a few exceptions, one exception is signing an enduring power of attorney, which the law requires to be done in person.
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Yes!
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I invoice at milestones as your matter progresses, rather than one lump sum at the end. That way there are no surprises, and you can see exactly what your money's going towards along the way.
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No. Lenore Brady Law doesn't operate a trust account, so I don't hold money on a client's behalf. If your matter needs funds held in trust — most commonly for a property settlement — that's arranged through a colleague who handles the conveyancing side.
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I'll call you back personally to talk through what you need and arrange a time to meet — whether that's in person, by phone, or by video.
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Yes — I often point clients to Cook, North and Wong. I don't receive any referral fee or kickback for the recommendation; I suggest them because I rate their work.
Let’s work together.
Please contact me, Lenny, if you would like to make an appointment or to discuss any of the information on this page.